#Yes, tax Airbnb hosts —but legalize them first

#Yes, tax Airbnb hosts —but legalize them first

“#Yes, tax Airbnb hosts —but legalize them first” In its struggle to balance its budget and still keep the trains and buses rolling, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is looking for new sources of revenue. One idea floated by MTA board member, finance committee chair and Gov. Cuo­mo appointee Larry Schwartz is a dedicated tax on…

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#Airbnb and Vrbo are cracking down on ‘party houses’

#Airbnb and Vrbo are cracking down on ‘party houses’

“#Airbnb and Vrbo are cracking down on ‘party houses’” Vacation rental giants Airbnb and Vrbo are cracking down on properties that frequently host raucous parties, the companies said Friday. The companies are co-developing a “community integrity program” to identify problem properties — and share the information with each other, they said in a release. “The…

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